by John G. Self | Feb 10, 2022 | Interviewing Skills, Job Search
JohnGSelf Productions Here are two common mistakes that derail many job interviews. AttitudeExecution Let’s unpack these concepts to help you avoid pitfalls. Your attitude: You may really want the job, or you may desperately need the job to pay your mortgage,...
by John G. Self | Feb 9, 2022 | Career Management, Interviewing Skills, Job Search
Do you know the difference between job seekers and politicians? Their choice of words. One group routinely uses words or phrases like: I promise My honor Integrity You can count on me You can trust me Unfortunately, it is not from job applicants when we hear...
by John G. Self | Jan 31, 2022 | Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search, Job Search Tips
JohnGSelf Productions The other day I ran across a Rant and Rave Facebook page produced by residents of the community where I live and produce these daily videos. Their frustration with the job market – from the lack of responsiveness of employers to the fact some had...
by John G. Self | Jan 28, 2022 | Career Management, Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search
Here are three truths about your job search. One of the most common telephone calls recruiters receive sounds like this: “Hello, I need you to find me a job!” The caller’s tone is frantic and panicked. They do not know how the recruitment process works. Here are three...
by John G. Self | Jan 12, 2022 | Career Transition/Outplacement, Guiding YOUR Career, Job Search
You’ve lost your job. What are the next steps to finding your next better job? Grieve. Losing a job, for whatever reason, can be emotionally traumatizing. Our job is part of our identity. Take a few days, longer if you can afford the time, to process what...
by John G. Self | Nov 30, 2021 | Career Transition/Outplacement, Job Search, Job Search Tips, Resume
This is a follow-up to my previous post regarding the dirty little secret about resumes to help you with your resume and job search. I am not opposed to resume writers. I think they play an important role, given that most managers and executives hate to write...
